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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Represents 'truth' — tied to Aletheia, the personification of truth in ancient Greek thought.
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- al-uh-THEE-uh
Alethea (al-uh-THEE-uh) is a Greek name that represents 'truth', tied to Aletheia, the personification of truth in ancient Greek thought. It's a name with a clear, meaningful root and a pronunciation that's easy to learn once you've heard it said aloud.
Meaning & Origin of Alethea
Meaning: Represents 'truth' — tied to Aletheia, the personification of truth in ancient Greek thought..
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Alethea
al-uh-THEE-uhIPA /ælɪˈθiːə/
Popularity of Alethea
Alethea peaked at #522 in 1973, when 322 babies received the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #2649 with 65 babies, so it's a rare pick today.
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FAQ
What does the name Alethea mean?
Represents ‘truth’ — tied to Aletheia, the personification of truth in ancient Greek thought.. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Alethea?
Alethea is pronounced al-uh-THEE-uh (IPA: /ælɪˈθiːə/).
Is Alethea a popular name right now?
Alethea peaked at #522 in 1973 and is ranked #2649 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1892–2024.)
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